[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Aimpoint CompM4 - Real of Fake?

Posted: 8/15/2008 5:36:45 PM EDT

Real or Fake?

Bought it from this auction:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=170232580069

As you can see, the seller said it was real. The power switch has 15 power selections including off and does not go all the way around.

The tension mount looks real.

The KillFlash has patent information engraved on it.

Let me know what you think as I think I got it for a great price if it is real. If its fake Im contacting pay-pal.

Posted: 8/15/2008 6:17:19 PM EDT

[#1]

It looks authentic.

The fake ones have 4 green dot settings, do not have a white marker on the brightness knob, and do not have O rings in the battery compartment.

Posted: 8/15/2008 6:51:45 PM EDT

[#2]

Thanks.

This is the last time I buy one off ebay.

Also, I just found out that it seems like all fake models use the serial number 1370993.

Posted: 8/15/2008 7:03:49 PM EDT

[#3]

Post a pic of the inside of the battery compartment.

The fakes usually fail to copy the details there. BSW

Posted: 8/15/2008 11:14:20 PM EDT

[#4]

The selling price seems to be about $200 lower than what they go for from many dealers. That would make me suspicious that something was going on. (Refurbed unit or something like that, presuming it isn't fake?)

Posted: 8/16/2008 4:46:56 AM EDT

[#5]

I bought one last week on ebay for $511 shipped. It's real!